A Mind Refresher
Having been recommended this drama by a friend, this is my first JBL drama.The plot is very refreshing, the characters are interesting, and there is no toxicity in the story. Misunderstandings are resolved in one or two episodes without dragging on. What I adored more than the relationship between the male leads was the friendship between Hashimoto and Aoki, a friendship filled with respect for each other.
Throughout the drama, you are given a glimpse of what it's like to discover and accept your sexuality.
For some fluff and a mind refresher, give this drama a try!
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Japão nunca erra!
Tente não amar esse BL e falhe miseravelmente.Com certeza um dos melhores de 2021, tanto pela criatividade de um plot cheio de pequenos clichês, mas com singularidade e beleza únicos, como pelo carisma dos personagens, que em meio a belíssimas atuações, conseguiram misturar drama e humor numa história de amor colegial. Os sentimentos foram mostrados de forma tão pura que até mesmo a falta de beijos passou despercebida por mim, um casal saudável, descobrindo o amor juntos e respeitando os limites um do outro. Esse drama fez eu shipar até o casal hétero (milagre!!!). Todos os personagens do núcleo principal eram muito fofos, até a mocinha apaixonada pelo sensei me encantou, e as relações de amizade, de companheirismo, realmente esse história estará para sempre em meu coração.
Nos outros aspectos, também entregou muito! Belíssimas locações, boa fotografia, uma ost gostosinha.
Já vi, revi, verei de novo, e recomendo que todos possam ver também, e surtar de amores com tanta fofura.
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What you should watch when you feel sad
Can I just say this is by far one of the cutest drama I've ever watched, the chemistry between the lead characters are insane I feel like I'm intruding on something every time the two of them are on screen. Aoki is literally the most adorable male lead I want to pinch his cheeks and Ida is such a warm character he's clueless but wants to learn. Love these two so much, even the supporting characters are wonderful I love the side romance too. Definitely something I'm going to rewatch a million times.Cet avis était-il utile?
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Kieta Hatsukoi! A true Gem!
Easily one of the best Japanese BL drama series of 2021. The story line is very easy to follow along and it progresses quite nicely. You really fall in love with all the characters. Unfortunately there’s no kiss, but honestly it isn’t really needed. There’s enough sweetness in this drama series. I also thank this drama for introducing me to awesome J-pop groups like Snow Man and Naniwa Danshi. The sound tracks used in this series, 初ラブ and Secret Touch are real earworms. They will quickly get stuck in your head as you watch this series. Also very easy to rewatch this series too.Cet avis était-il utile?
An absolute masterpiece *mwah*
I love Kieta Hatsukoi so much, i rewatched it the day after i watched it for the first time. This series just gives me so much happiness it's unreal. This is one of those series that doesn't need extra romance scenes to be put in, the entire plot fits the characters so well, and the actors did an amazing job portraying them. It shows realistic feelings people could have in romantic situations, and natural reactions to new things. Aoki is very relatable in the sense of overthinking and overreacting, and Iida is very in the sense of ignorance, and happiness just to be around the person, sometimes forgetting to clear up certain feelings they may have. I relate to both characters so much and enjoy this series with my whole heart.Cet avis était-il utile?
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Fluffy silliness and light for me
This is what I call a "comfort binge" and i find this enjoyable bcuz the feelings are mutual, damn it's relatable. If you've never been in a relationship especially same-sex relationship with anyone, then ur knees be trembling and u'll get more stutters than usual just like Aoki.The series, for me, projects awkwardness in a good way bcuz let's be real, if u never have any kind of romantic relationship with anyone it'll be awkward who to make a first move, what to do if u start dating and how u behave and contain yourself whenever you're together. Aoki is me and I could see myself being an awkward one in a relationship cuz I don't know what to do when I'm in a relationship.
I would like to point out how interesting the plot. It's not cliche whatsoever. Not like enemies to lovers, friends to lovers that kind of shit we would normally see in other series out there. It's a mistaken identity then as the story unfolds, Hashimoto didn't really have a crush on Ida but on Aida. It was like bcuz of Ida's misunderstanding and Aoki's owning the misunderstanding is just unique to start the plot. It all started bcuz of the eraser. I don't think the plot is that complicated even if the plot twists came in.
There are things I like about this series.
1. Aoki and Ida roleplaying Cinderella. Damn Aoki looks beautiful with that blonde wig. Just imagine how you feel if you're nervous on stage plus you dressed as a female character and partnered with a handsome cutie. I would die gurl. It's the cherry on top for me when Aoki slipped and Ida caught him in his arms. That shot was beautiful.
2. The general awkwardness and uncertainty of Aoki bcuz he's just started to learn what Ida seems to like and dislike. He's sensitive and well-aware of Ida's feelings so he tries not to make him uncomfortable and I think that's natural. The confusion Aoki experience when he doubt why Ida got shocked when Aoki tried to hold hands with him. I feel him, like Aoki needs assurance everytime he does something that might scare Ida. Also that hesitant and fleeing Aoki is very relatable bcuz when u see the one u fell in love with u started to become shy and run away scared to let him know your feelings for him.
3. I love how easy Aoki and Ida reconciled in the end. It's not something troubling. It's like just right considering this is a light series. It should not be that problematic.
4. I love that Hashimoto cleared who she likes and the other girl who had a crush on his mentor or something else. A.k.a. there's no bad bitch cliche who tries to rain on the main leads' parade.
5. I like that Aoki's sub teacher is revealed to have a crush on him. That's just a different plot twist bcuz usually it'll be your friend/enemy or classmate who will be your rival but here is apparently different. It also showed us that Ida once been friends with that person. I love how accepting he is at Ida and Aoki's relationship and he just moved on. There's no war whatsoever.
6. I relate to Aoki's fear about being open loud and proud about his relationship. He's not that ready and considering that it's a same-sex relationship which many people roasts. I love how he just talked that with Ida. I get how Aoki is afraid of their relationship being open to public bcuz that is something a homosexual usually fear when they first get into a relationship with other man. I love how supportive all the people around the two, they're not homophobic or indifferent. It felt good not to see a homophobic character taking shots at gay couple.
As what I've said I relate how uncomplicated this series was but there are still few issues I need to address.
1. The lesser episodes it is the better. I don't think fluffy series like this need 10 eps tbh. I think some other series that have complicating stories should have 10 or more eps just to deliver the plot effectively. For this one, it could be like 7 eps then, boom, done
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2. I dislike how meddling Aida was in his first appearance in the series. I thought he made thing worse when Aoki really caught feelings for Ida for real. He just rain on Aoki's parade. I hate when Ida replied that he's relieved that it's just a misunderstanding. I was like a dagger to heart. Imagine hearing that from your crush, it hurts like hell.
3. Not a fan of last-minute problem. This is like when all comes to an end then a problem pops out. This happened when Aoki broke up with Ida and that's just stupid. I would prefer them being lovey-dovey all throughout in the Illumination Festival. Not really digging that issue.
4. Not a fan of Aida and Hashimoto. They did not really do something special so that's that.
I don't think I have many things to add anymore. I laid all I could think of about this series. It's not bad it's just good. Good that you'll need it after watching a very complicated series. Like u need a refresher or a calm drama just to take a break. Overall I think it was a good series that is a comfort series.
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Wholesome Factory?
This was so wholesome?! I consider myself a genius for figuring out that Hashimoto likes Akkun and not Aoki. Quick to finish because it doesn't drag on. All the episodes have something exciting or interesting in them. Okano being a tad homophobic but changing (?) his mind was great! Ida having supportive friends is fantastic too. Ida trying to understand why Aoki is afraid of being out was wonderful to see since Ida hasn't experienced homophobia directly. Ida taking Aoki's worries/problems seriously instead of brushing them off was an incredible show of communication that is often lacking in BLs. The last scene with Hashimoto and Akkun being responsible for turning on the Christmas lights was adorable!Cet avis était-il utile?
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not my fave but still cute.
this one im kinda not sure where to rate it cuz i actually liked it but some parts i really didn't. i really liked the romantic scenes in this bl, a lot of them were so cute and tropey and i found them really cute. i didn't like the actual plot and story of the romance, because it was really tied up and far fetched. i mean the two mains didn't even like eachother like that before, and one of them even really liked someone else at the start. to switch it all up (and i means ALLLLL UP) is a little crazy, i mean i guess it could happen but it didn't even take place over that much time so like... also some of the acting threw me off, like ida isn't really emotinal at all so it's kinda hard to see romance from his side. and aoki was a little cringey in the japanese bl way, and it became a bit too much sometimes. idk their relationship just didn't seem very strong, and i didn't see much of a connection. though besides that the romantic scenes were cute and it was pretty high quality on the production side.Cet avis était-il utile?
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The cutest cliché
Are you looking for something that would cause you some diabetes? This BL is perfect for you then!!!!Aoki is the cutest person ever, he’s the most babyboy ever. Hashimoto is also the cutest babygirl ever and WHAT A GIRL POWER WE HAVE WITH HER.
Both main and support couples are the absolutely cutest. The way the main couple slowly falls in love, how Ida realizes how much he loves Aoki, it’s everything. Both their friends are so supportive and that’s beautiful honestly. Such a cute and funny story. This BL is literally going to make your heart feel warm.
It’s definitely a must to watch and it’s so healthy, bc everything about this whole show screams HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP AND HEALTHY FRIENDSHIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Their acting was everthing, and they really did an amazing job showing their emotions. Supportive friends and classmates.
The soundtrack/ost, omg it makes the whole thing even better.
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The best japanese BL!!!!
this series is so good, literally every character is so fun to watch! The story is great and this is probably the funniest, cutest and most interesting jdrama i have watched. The friendship between all of them is so pure and I am glad there was no villain in this story. So simple and cute, def recommend !! Fell in love with every actor/actress :)Cet avis était-il utile?
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There will be Thai adaptation of this drama, with one of the cutest couple of Thai BL. So since I want to comapre both of them, I decided to watch this first. And yes after watching this, I can imagine Fourth & Gemini as the chosen one. Haha...But first thing first. Let's talk about this drama...
A story about the introvert Ida Kousuke & outgoing Aoki Sota. One day Aoki borrow eraser from his friend, Hashimoto Mio, that turn out on the eraser there's Ida's name & Ida saw it & the whole misunderstanding began...
At first Aoki like Mio and he heart broken cause Mio like Ida. Ida, who turn out to be a VERY SERIOUS person, think about Aoki's confession very seriously & also about his own feeling for Aoki. And upon time, cause this still romance drama, of course Aoki feeling toward Ida slowly change. And finally they become a couple.
And Aoki & Ida journey as a couple not really easy-going & happy-go-lucky all the time. It fill with a few prejudice & silly misunderstanding.
Ok that's about the story. Now what I like and don't like...
What I like:
+ The cute Aoki & 'stupid' Ida. Owh they the magic couple that we never imagine could click, but somehow work.
+ The cute and adorable 2nd couple. Just like jpny01, I also more like Aida Hayato and Hashimoto Mio story. Their story progression is really cute & adorable.
+ The very supportive friends, like Aida & Mio, also Mio club friends & Ida volleyball club friends that never judge Ida & Aoki.
+ They bring out a little bit about teacher prejudice. Like when the teacher just assume the worst when he see Aoki outside the hotel with a man.
What i don't like:
- Yeah like jpny01, I also start getting bored by the repetitive problem of Ida & Aoki. Really wonder how the Thai version gonna steer the plot....
- The coward Aoki. Until the end not so much change in Aoki's character. He still that coward boy. Although he said he didn't want anyone to know about his & Ida's relationship cause he afraid it effect Ida's team mate attitude toward Ida. But in my eyes it just Aoki cowardness, that make him afraid to face and acknowledge Ida as his boyfriend to the world.
Overall this one cute fluffy youth drama....
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